“It feels great to be supported by our community in this way,” Superintendent Scott Koziol said. “This is a validation of the support the community has for the things we are doing for our kids.”

The tax applies only to commercial and industrial property and second homes, not primary residences.

It will generate nearly $1 million for the district in the 2014-15 school year, which will be used for general operations, which includes a variety of services, including learning technologies, athletic programs, instructional equipment, pool maintenance and more.